Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated April 26, 2018. |
Date: April 26, 2018 | FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V. | ||
By: | /s/ Richard K. Palmer | ||
Name: Richard K. Palmer | |||
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated April 26, 2018. |
• | Worldwide combined shipments(1) of 1,204 thousand units, up 5%, primarily due to growth in NAFTA and LATAM and worldwide Jeep shipments up 37% |
• | Net revenues of €27.0 billion, down 2% due to negative foreign exchange translation (up 9% at constant exchange rates, or CER) |
• | Adjusted EBIT of €1,611 million, up 19% at CER, with Group margin improved 50 bps at 6.0% |
• | Adjusted net profit of €1,038 million, up 55% (up 78% at CER); Net profit of €1,021 million, up 59% (up 83% at CER), with lower financial charges and income tax expense |
• | Net industrial debt of €1.3 billion, reduced by €1.1 billion from year-end 2017 |
• | All-new Ram 1500 launched at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (Michigan), completing the initial phase of the NAFTA capacity realignment plan |
• | S&P raised FCA's credit rating to "BB+" and affirmed FCA's outlook as positive, Moody's raised FCA's credit rating to "Ba2" |
• | FCA Board of Directors authorized management to develop and implement a plan to spin off the Magneti Marelli business |
FINANCIAL RESULTS | Three months ended March 31 | |||||||
(€ million, except as otherwise noted) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | |||||
Combined shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 1,204 | 1,145 | 59 | +5 | % | |||
Consolidated shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 1,151 | 1,078 | 73 | +7 | % | |||
Net revenues | 27,027 | 27,719 | (692 | ) | (2 | )% | ||
Adjusted EBIT(2) | 1,611 | 1,535 | 76 | +5 | % | |||
Net profit | 1,021 | 641 | 380 | +59 | % | |||
Adjusted net profit(2) | 1,038 | 671 | 367 | +55 | % | |||
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) (€) | 0.65 | 0.41 | 0.24 | |||||
Adjusted diluted EPS(2) (€) | 0.66 | 0.43 | 0.23 | |||||
At March 31, 2018 | At December 31, 2017 | Change | ||||||
Net industrial debt(2) | (1,313 | ) | (2,390 | ) | 1,077 | |||
Debt | (16,242 | ) | (17,971 | ) | 1,729 | |||
Available liquidity | 19,394 | 20,377 | (983) |
ADJUSTED EBIT | ADJUSTED NET PROFIT | |||
• Record Q1 with Group margin at 6.0%, up 50 bps• NAFTA in line with prior year at €1.2 billion, with margin improved to 7.4% despite launch costs of €0.3 billion and negative foreign currency exchange• LATAM continued improvement, achieving 3.9% margin, as compared to a loss in Q1 2017 | • Adjusted net profit up 55%, with continued strong operating performance• Net financial expenses of €309 million, down €127 million primarily as a result of year-over-year gross debt reduction• Tax expense of €264 million, down €164 million mainly due to the reduced effective tax rate as a result of the U.S. tax reform | |||
NET INDUSTRIAL DEBT | 2018 GUIDANCE(3) | |||
• Improved by €1.1 billion from December 2017, with capital expenditures down €0.9 billion versus prior year mainly due to program timing• Cash flows from industrial operating activities at €1.0 billion, net of lower capital expenditures• Available liquidity remained strong at €19.4 billion, after a €1.3 billion bond repayment at maturity | The Group confirms full-year guidance: • Net revenues ~ €125 billion• Adjusted EBIT ≥ €8.7 billion• Adjusted net profit ~ €5.0 billion• Net industrial cash ~ €4.0 billion | |||
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT | ||||||||
Net revenues | Adjusted EBIT | |||||||
Three months ended March 31 | Three months ended March 31 | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | (€ million) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
16,413 | 17,100 | NAFTA | 1,216 | 1,241 | ||||
1,890 | 1,672 | LATAM | 74 | (20 | ) | |||
619 | 666 | APAC | 10 | 21 | ||||
5,640 | 5,630 | EMEA | 182 | 178 | ||||
754 | 949 | Maserati | 86 | 107 | ||||
2,482 | 2,532 | Components (Magneti Marelli, Comau, Teksid) | 118 | 118 | ||||
(771 | ) | (830 | ) | Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations | (75 | ) | (110 | ) |
27,027 | 27,719 | Total | 1,611 | 1,535 |
NAFTA | Three months ended March 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 646 | 609 | +6 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 16,413 | 17,100 | (4 | )% | +10 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 1,216 | 1,241 | (2 | )% | +14 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 7.4 | % | 7.3 | % | +10 bps | — |
Adjusted EBIT margin improved to 7.4% despite launch costs of €0.3 billion | • U.S. market share(4) at 12.3%, down 20 bps year-over-year, with retail share at 12.0%, up 30 bps, U.S. fleet mix reduced to 23% from 26%• Increase in shipments mainly due to all-new Jeep Wrangler and Compass, as well as Chrysler Pacifica partially offset by lower fleet volumes• Lower Net revenues reflect positive effects from volumes, mix, and net pricing on existing vehicles and new launches, more than offset by negative foreign exchange translation effects• Adjusted EBIT decrease due to higher volumes, favorable vehicle and market mix and price combined with lower SG&A including advertising timing, more than offset by launch and increased product content costs, depreciation and amortization related to new vehicles, as well as negative foreign exchange translation effects | ||
LATAM | Three months ended March 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 132 | 101 | +31 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 1,890 | 1,672 | +13 | % | +35 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 74 | (20 | ) | n.m.(5) | n.m.(5) | ||||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 3.9 | % | (1.2 | )% | n.m.(5) | — |
Shipments up 31%; achieved highest Q1 margin since 2013 | • Market share(6) down 150 bps in Brazil to 16.3%, up 150 bps in Argentina to 12.6%• Increase in shipments primarily due to the all-new Fiat Argo and Cronos, Fiat Strada and Pernambuco-built vehicles, partially offset by discontinued vehicles• Net revenues increase primarily due to higher shipments, positive vehicle mix and net pricing, partially offset by negative foreign exchange translation effects• Adjusted EBIT increase mainly as a result of higher Net revenues partially offset by increased advertising costs relating to new vehicle launches | ||
APAC | Three months ended March 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Combined shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 56 | 66 | (15 | )% | — | ||||
Consolidated shipments(1) (thousands of units) | 19 | 16 | +19 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 619 | 666 | (7 | )% | +3 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 10 | 21 | (52 | )% | (56)% | ||||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 1.6 | % | 3.2 | % | -160 bps | — |
Continued brand launches impacting short-term profitability | • Combined shipments down due to lower shipments from China JV• Higher consolidated shipments mainly attributable to the all-new Jeep Compass• Net revenues decrease as higher consolidated shipments more than offset by less favorable vehicle mix and negative foreign exchange effects• Decrease in Adjusted EBIT primarily due to higher SG&A related to the continued Alfa Romeo commercial launch activities | ||
EMEA | Three months ended March 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 345 | 340 | +1 | % | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 5,640 | 5,630 | — | % | +1 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 182 | 178 | +2 | % | +1 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 3.2 | % | 3.2 | % | — | — |
Margin stable at 3.2%; Jeep sales up 42% | • European market share (EU28+EFTA) for passenger cars down 30 bps to 6.7% and Light commercial vehicles (LCVs)(7) market share up 50 bps to 11.3%. In the region, Jeep sales were up 42%, Alfa Romeo up 15% and Fiat down 9%• Shipments and Net revenues substantially in line with prior year• Adjusted EBIT slight increase primarily from lower industrial costs, including positive foreign exchange effects, and SG&A, partially offset by negative net pricing | ||
MASERATI | Three months ended March 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Shipments (thousands of units) | 9.4 | 11.9 | (21 | )% | — | ||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 754 | 949 | (21 | )% | (15 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 86 | 107 | (20 | )% | (19 | )% | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 11.4 | % | 11.3 | % | +10 bps | — |
Continued double-digit margin performance | • Shipments down primarily due to lower Levante volumes partially offset by higher GranTurismo and GranCabrio shipments• Net revenues decrease primarily due to lower volumes and negative foreign exchange translation effects, partially offset by positive market mix and net pricing• Adjusted EBIT decrease primarily due to lower volumes combined with negative foreign exchange effects, partially offset by industrial and SG&A cost efficiencies, as well as favorable market mix |
COMPONENTS (Magneti Marelli, Comau and Teksid) | Three months ended March 31 | Change | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | Actual | CER | ||||||
Net revenues (€ million) | 2,482 | 2,532 | (2 | )% | +4 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT (€ million) | 118 | 118 | — | % | +8 | % | |||
Adjusted EBIT margin | 4.8 | % | 4.7 | % | +10 bps | — |
Continued Adjusted EBIT margin growth due to Magneti Marelli | • Net revenues largely in line with prior year, with higher volumes across all three businesses offset by negative foreign exchange effects• Adjusted EBIT in line with prior year, up 8% at CER• Spin-off of Magneti Marelli business expected to be completed by end of 2018 or early 2019, with expected listing on the Milan stock exchange(8) | ||
▪ Jeep unveils new 2019 Jeep Cherokee at the North American International Auto Show▪ Jeep presents European premiere of the all-new Jeep Wrangler, new Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show▪ Jeep and Mopar unveil seven concept vehicles for the 52nd Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari▪ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler recognized with "Automotive Loyalty Awards" by IHS Markit Ltd | |||
▪ All-new 2019 Ram 1500 debuts at the North American International Auto Show▪ All-new 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition revealed at Dallas Auto Show▪ Ram introduces the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 Lone Star model at the Dallas auto show and the Tradesman model at National Truck Equipment Association’s “The Work Truck Show” in Indianapolis | |||
▪ Maserati Levante wins the BBC TopGear India “Exotic Car of the Year” award▪ Maserati presents European premiere of the Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante “Nerissimo Edition” at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show▪ Maserati presents world premiere of the Maserati Levante Trofeo at the 2018 New York International Auto Show | |||
▪ Alfa Romeo Giulia voted “Best Car 2018” in its category by readers of auto motor und sport▪ Alfa Romeo Stelvio voted “New Car of the Year 2018” by readers of Quattroruote magazine▪ Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio named “Best Sports and Performance Car” at British What Car? magazine’s Car of the Year awards▪ Alfa Romeo introduces the Nürburgring Edition Stelvio Quadrifoglio NRING and Giulia Quadrifoglio NRING at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show | |||
▪ Chrysler expands agreement to deliver additional Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo's self-driving service▪ Chrysler Pacifica wins numerous awards including being named to Car and Driver's "10 Best Trucks and SUVs", "Family Car of the Year" from Cars.Com and "Best Minivan" by the New York Daily News▪ Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid named 2018 "Best New Car" in the Hybrid category by Good Housekeeping in partnership with Car and Driver magazine | |||
▪ Dodge Challenger wins highest model loyalty in the non-luxury mid-size sport segment for the sixth time in the IHS Markit "Automotive Loyalty Awards"▪ 2018 Dodge Charger wins Edmunds "Best Retained Value" award | |||
▪ Abarth 595 voted “Best Car 2018” in the “Imported Mini Car” category by the readers of auto motor und sport▪ Abarth presents the special edition Abarth 124 GT at the Geneva International Motor Show | |||
▪ Fiat presents the 500 Mirror family and the S-Design Fiat 124 Spider at the Geneva International Motor Show▪ Fiat introduces the new 2018 Fiat 500 Urbana Edition in North America▪ Fiat launches the all-new 2018 Ducato and 2019 Toro in Brazil, and all-new Cronos in Brazil and other markets across Latin America▪ Fiat Toro marks 100,000 units sold in two years in Brazil | |||
▪ Fiat Professional Ducato named "Best Camper Base Vehicle" by readers of Promobil for the 11th consecutive year |
Net profit to Adjusted EBIT | Three months ended March 31 | |||
(€ million) | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net profit | 1,021 | 641 | ||
Tax expense | 226 | 428 | ||
Net financial expenses | 309 | 436 | ||
Adjustments: | ||||
U.S. special bonus payment(A) | 115 | — | ||
Restructuring costs | 3 | 35 | ||
Recovery of costs for recall - contested with supplier(B) | (63 | ) | — | |
Other | — | (5 | ) | |
Total adjustments | 55 | 30 | ||
Adjusted EBIT(9) | 1,611 | 1,535 |
(A) | Special bonus payment of $2,000 to approximately 60,000 employees in NAFTA as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act |
(B) | Recovery of amounts accrued in 2016 in relation to costs for recall contested with a supplier |
Net profit to Adjusted net profit | Three months ended March 31 | |||
(€ million) | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net profit | 1,021 | 641 | ||
Adjustments (as above) | 55 | 30 | ||
Tax impact on adjustments(C) | (38 | ) | — | |
Total adjustments, net of taxes | 17 | 30 | ||
Adjusted net profit(10) | 1,038 | 671 |
(C) | Reflects tax impact on adjustments excluded from Adjusted EBIT noted above and also includes a €26 million reduction in the impact from the December 2017 U.S. tax reform |
Diluted EPS to Adjusted diluted EPS | Three months ended March 31 | |||
2018 | 2017 | |||
Diluted EPS (€/share) | 0.65 | 0.41 | ||
Impact of adjustments, net of taxes, on Diluted EPS (€/share) | 0.01 | 0.02 | ||
Adjusted diluted EPS (€/share)(11) | 0.66 | 0.43 | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding for Diluted EPS (thousand) | 1,566,402 | 1,551,534 |
Debt to Net industrial debt | At March 31, 2018 | At December 31, 2017 | ||
(€ million) | ||||
Debt | (16,242 | ) | (17,971 | ) |
Current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial services companies | 362 | 285 | ||
Derivative financial assets/(liabilities), net and collateral deposits | 226 | 206 | ||
Current debt securities(12) | 172 | 176 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 11,579 | 12,638 | ||
Net debt | (3,903 | ) | (4,666 | ) |
Less: Net financial services debt | 2,590 | 2,276 | ||
Net industrial debt(13) | (1,313 | ) | (2,390 | ) |